General overview of state laws regarding individuals who are authorized to serve as election observers

A poll watcher may observe the conduct of the election in accordance with state law. [...] registered in the town or ward, an election official, a challenger appointed by a political party, or a challenger Members of the public may observe the conduct of the election if they are not disruptive. [...] Election Law § 8-502) North Carolina Political parties may designate two registered voters in the county as On the day of an election any registered voter in the precinct observers at each voting place; ten registered voters in the county as at-large may challenge a person offering to vote in accordance with observers who may attend any voting place in the county; and 100 registered state law. [...] Ohio Political parties and any group of five or more candidates may appoint a Any person offering to vote may be challenged at the polling qualified elector to serve as an observer in any of the precincts in the county place by any precinct election official in accordance with state or city. [...] Watchers may observe the conduct of the election at the polling place and other designated election locations in accordance with state law.